Taco night is a regular fixture in our house. It’s easy, fast, yummy and it never fails to satisfy. Plus, everyone can fix their tacos just as they please, so it works for families that have varying tastes or picky eaters.

I use ground turkey for my tacos, but feel free to use ground beef or ground turkey. I also use homemade taco seasoning – I make a big batch every couple of months so it’s always there in the pantry. I use it on my cheesy fiesta grilled chicken, too – an easy way to bring some extra fun and flavor to grilled chicken. But I won’t tell if you want to sub in the stuff from a packet.

Turkey tacos are our go-to version for taco night, but see below for a few variations to try. Enjoy!

Instructions

Heat a pan over medium heat. Add ground turkey. (I don’t use olive oil or cooking spray and have no problems with sticking.) Cook on one side until browned then turn over and cook on other side while breaking up with a spatula.

Once turkey is cooked through, sprinkle taco seasoning and add about 1/3 cup water. Less if your turkey rendered a lot of moisture/fat, a bit more if it didn't. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for 5 minutes or until most of the water is absorbed.

Recipe Notes

You can certainly skip the rice and these will come together even faster! Also, see below for more ideas of variations.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

Amount Per Serving

As Served

Calories534kcalCalories from fat 166

% Daily Value

Total Fat18g

28%

Saturated Fat5g

25%

Transfat0g

Cholesterol98mg

33%

Sodium486mg

20%

Carbohydrate57g

19%

Dietary Fiber4g

16%

Sugars1g

Protein33g

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

Calories

2000

Total Fat

Less than

65g

Sat Fat

Less than

25g

Cholesterol

Less than

300mg

Sodium

Less than

2,400mg

Total Carbohydrate

300g

Dietary Fiber

25g

Change it up with these variations: * Add black beans to the rice to make a more hardy meal. * Serve the taco turkey in lettuce wraps for a lighter version. * Use soft shell corn or flour tortillas instead of the hard shells. * Change up your cheese. Instead of cheddar, try Monterey Jack, Jalapeño Jack or a mix of cheeses. * Add in some corn or even small diced zucchini with the taco turkey mixture. More veggies!

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Hi there! I'm Kathryn, a health and nutrition editor, wife, mother of two little kids, and devoted food and home cooking nut. I've got lots of easy recipes and resources to help you get delicious family food on your table! Learn more about me.